Thanks for that 
I see what you mean but I was following the plans as best I could not sure how to rectify this.
I see what you mean but I was following the plans as best I could not sure how to rectify this.
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Really you should go with the earllier advice as the mast and spar secions are round, the hand drill works very well.... allow extra length for the jaw marks you cant avoid. Some models specifically rule this out by having spars and masts not round but flat on the sail side... notable things like Bluenose. But for Victory go with the drill advice I suggest...just keep checking with a micrometer for diameter.
Your belt sander looks awesome...very jealous.
Your belt sander looks awesome...very jealous.
I think I'm done with the bowsprit main boom ? apart from the lashing.
More for the future I am guessing. It is usually a good idea to look at contemporary plans to compare to kit plans if this kind of detail is important to the builder. Most, if not all kits of English ships from the late 18th and 19th centuries are based on contemporary plans so they are usually easy to find. An exception is Victory, I have never seen contemporary plans of her from the time of her massive rebuild in 1803 but am guessing photos of her modern day version in Portsmouth are a great guide when in doubt.
Allan
Just treated myself to a new bench really happy with it.
really happy with it.
Lashing is done time to build the bow up.
Good morning. What a beautiful Victory you are building. Bravo on the stern windows etc, that is no easy feat and you totally owned it. Cheers Grant
Thanks Grant struggling a bit to be frank caught the front two supports on the bow and they snapped off (there very delicate) managed to glue them back but don't seem to have gone back the way they were. Anyway some pics of the progress so far.
struggling a bit to be frank caught the front two supports on the bow and they snapped off (there very delicate) managed to glue them back but don't seem to have gone back the way they were. Anyway some pics of the progress so far.
Ordered some stuff from John at caldercraft (JoTika Ltd) head timber x4 after not being happy with the bow section
I appreciate your pursuit of excellence!
Still waiting on stuff from Caldercraft, I was impressed with my bench so much I decided to get another, fits well I think
Hi while waiting for the stuff to resume the bow section I thought I might as well start the side gallery's painted and lacquered and waiting to dry before I fit the photo etch.
The yellow ochre take quite a few coats over the black colour
The yellow ochre take quite a few coats over the black colour
That's quite a set up! Brand new paired benches and a lounge chair to contemplate your build! I'm a bit jealous to see a dedicated work room all to your own!Still waiting on stuff from Caldercraft, I was impressed with my bench so much I decided to get another, fits well I think
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Thanks Paul Its only since my children have grown up and flew the coop so to speak that I was able to commandeer a bed room for my hobby
we decided to keep the four bedrooms rather than downsizing and moving house (too old for all the faff now)
My bits from Caldercraft won't be with me till early next week due to John in the middle of 10 HMS Victory's so I might as well crack on with the side gallery's.
The top of the side gallery look like its leaded, anyone know if that's correct ?
This is very nice work on an area where many others struggle. Bravo!